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Requests for funding community projects are being accepted for the 2011 budget process although little, if any, funding will be available. The City has been accused of doing nothing to “tighten the belt” on spending during the current economic times. This simply is not true. Community projects are just one area likely to be affected next year.

City of Salida receives favorable decision on the Plaintiffs’ First Claim for Relief in the lawsuit with the Salida Visitor Group, Don Jackson and Elizabeth Kudasik: The City of Salida received very good news that it has prevailed on the First Claim for Relief in the suit filed against it by Don Jackson, Elizabeth Kudasik […]

General Stonewall Jackson said, “Never take counsel of your fears” (From, “On Strategy, A Critical Analysis of the Vietnam War” by Colonel Harry G. Summers). We live in “the home of the brave and the land of the free” Yet, it seems to me, the instillation of fear is the aim … more »

The City of Salida and Chaffee County are soliciting proposals for a drainage and paving project at the Touber Building. The work generally consists of the installation of trench drain, ribbon gutter, rain gardens & asphalt paving.

The Denver & Rio Grande Western Hospital is the last surviving structure in Salida that was constructed by the railroad. The structure at 448 E. First Street now makes up the eastern end of the Touber Building and houses City Hall. As part of the recent remodel from hospital to City and County offices the […]

The SteamPlant marked the 2nd anniversary of operation doing what it was intended to do, bringing guests to Chaffee County and hosting community events. State, national and even international events have been common at the SteamPlant this year. The North American Rock Garden Society just concluded its annual conference with guests from many countries. Earlier […]

Tap water is subject to stricter federal standards and testing. Water used for bottling is required to be analyzed for bacteria only once a week. However, 70% of the bottled water sold in the U.S. is packaged and sold in the same state, making it exempt from this federal regulation. more »

At this time the City of Salida does not have a general business license, but we do have Liquor Licenses, Special Events Liquor Permits, Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants licenses, Arborist licenses, and Animal licenses. This article provides guidance for compliance with local licensing requirements.

PUBLIC POSTING UPCOMING COUNCIL SESSIONS: All Regular City Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m., (All meetings and work sessions are held at this address unless otherwise noted.) City Council Chambers 448 E. 1st Street, Suite 190, Salida, CO 81201 City Council members … more »